About this Role:Consertus is seeking an experienced and strategic
Senior Cost Control Manager to lead project cost management initiatives across a portfolio of complex construction and capital projects. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining cost control processes, monitoring project performance, managing forecasts, identifying financial risks, and providing executive-level reporting to support informed business decisions.
The Senior Cost Control Manager serves as a trusted advisor to project teams, operations leaders, and clients, ensuring projects are delivered within approved budgets while maintaining the highest standards of financial accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.
Cost Management & Forecasting- Lead all project cost control activities for multiple concurrent projects.
- Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, estimates, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Analyze project performance and identify cost trends, variances, and financial risks.
- Ensure accurate forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
Financial Reporting- Prepare and deliver monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and project performance dashboards.
- Provide detailed budget-to-actual analyses and earned value reporting.
- Support leadership with financial insights and recommendations for corrective action.
Project Controls Leadership- Establish and enforce project controls standards, policies, and procedures.
- Develop reporting tools and metrics that improve project visibility and decision-making.
- Drive consistency across project controls, cost management, and financial reporting practices.
Risk & Change Management- Monitor project changes and assess cost impacts.
- Partner with project management teams to evaluate change orders and contingency utilization.
- Identify emerging financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Support contract administration and claims analysis when necessary.
Stakeholder Collaboration- Work closely with Project Managers, Operations Leaders, Finance, Procurement, and Executive Leadership.
- Provide guidance on project financial performance and strategic planning.
- Facilitate regular cost review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Team Leadership- Mentor and develop Cost Engineers, Cost Analysts, and Project Controls professionals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and financial stewardship.
- Support talent development and succession planning within the project controls function.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in cost controls, project controls, project accounting, or construction financial management.
- 5+ years in a leadership role managing large-scale capital or construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting, estimating, earned value management, and financial reporting.
- Experience managing project portfolios with significant capital expenditures.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls systems.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications- Certified Cost Professional (CCP), PMP, CMA, or equivalent certification.
- Experience supporting large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, project management software, and business intelligence platforms.
- Experience implementing project controls best practices across multiple projects or regions.
Working Hours / Compensation Range- Full-Time; on-site/hybrid;
- Compensation range based on skills, education and experience and may vary; $100,000-$175,000 annually.
- Based in Tarrytown, New York
What's In It For You- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with day-one eligibility. We contribute dollar for dollar up to the first 3% of your contributions. Then we match 50% for the next 2% of your contributions.
- Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
- Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development
How to Apply: If you're passionate about leading large capital projects we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
